Vodilni raziskovalec v razvoju podobnih bioloških zdravil – Analitski ekspert za podporo DS procesa (d/ž/m) / Leading Scientist in Biosimilar Development – Analytical Expert for DS process Support (d/f/m)

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Prihodnost je v naših rokah. / The future is ours to shape.

Job Description

60+ je število sodelavcev v oddelku Procesna analitika in analitske znanosti. Pridruži se nam pri soustvarjanju nove enote razvoja bioloških zdravil v Sandojevem globalnem razvojnem centru v Ljubljani.

Smo ekipa izredno motiviranih in usposobljenih strokovnjakov, ki išče izkušenega, vedoželjnega in navdihujočega sodelavca, za delovno mesto Vodilnega raziskovalca v razvoju podobnih bioloških zdravil – Analitskega eksperta za podporo DS procesa.

Vaše ključne odgovornosti:

Vaše odgovornosti bodo med drugim naslednje:

• Učinkovito sodelovanje s člani večfunkcijske projektne ekipe, vključno s predstavljanjem podatkov in aktivnim sodelovanjem pri reševanju izzivov, ki se pojavijo med razvojem podobnih bioloških zdravil ter sodelovanje pri izbiri najsodobnejše tehnologije in opreme.
• Analitični razvoj za podobna biološka zdravila, vključno z analitičnimi prenosi na proizvodne lokacije ter vodenje stabilnosti podobnih bioloških zdravil in interpretiranjem rezultatov, ocenjevanjem podatkov in oblikovanjem ustreznih sklepov.
• Dokumentiranje, razlaganje in kritično pregledovanje rezultatov analiz za ustrezno usmerjanje razvoja podobnih bioloških zdravil ter pripravo analitične in druge razvojne dokumentacije.
• Odgovornost za pripravo visokokakovostne analitične registracijske dokumentacije in interakcijo z regulatornimi organi, opravljanje vloge tehničnega strokovnjaka pri revizijah, inšpekcijskih pregledih itd.
• Znanstvena, digitalna in operativna odličnost.
• Zagotavljanje skladnosti dejavnosti s standardi na področju kakovosti, na področju zagotavljanja zdravja in varnosti pri delu ter drugimi Sandozovimi standardi.

Vaš prispevek k delovnemu mestu:

• Visokošolska izobrazba (magisterij ali doktorat) na področju naravoslovnih znanosti z dobrim znanjem s področja farmacije, kemije ali druge ustrezne smeri.
• Minimalno 6 let ustreznih delovnih izkušenj oziroma 3 leta v primeru doktorata znanosti
• Poznavanje regulativnih pričakovanj in zahtev.
• Odlične sposobnosti znanstvenega/tehničnega pisanja.
• Izkušnje z delom v interdisciplinarnih in medkulturnih ekipah.
• Dobre mehke veščine, kar pomeni sposobnost odprtega, jasnega, odločnega, organiziranega in jedrnatega komuniciranja, ki omogoča vpliv na strokovnih srečanjih, ter sposobnost sodelovanja kot samostojna enota med ekipami v globalnem okolju.
• Znanstvena odličnost, digitalna odličnost in operativna odličnost. Sposobnost uvajanja novih pristopov ter prizadevanje za izboljšave in poenostavitve.
• Zahtevano je aktivno znanje angleškega jezika (ustno in pisno).
• Prednost imajo kandidati s poznavanjem analitike za podporo DS procesa proizvodnje bioloških zdravil ali z izkušnjami iz splošnega DS razvoja.

Kaj nudimo:

Lokacija dela: Ljubljana

Vrsta pogodbe: pogodba za nedoločen čas s 6-mesečnim poskusnim obdobjem

Predvideni tedenski delovni čas: 40 ur

*Plačni razpon: 50.720–76.080 EUR bruto

*Plača v Sandozu temelji na nivoju delovnega mesta, kvalifikacijah, specifičnih veščinah in znanjih ter delovnih izkušnjah. Visoko usposobljeni kandidati so običajno umeščeni okoli mediane plačnega razpona, manj izkušeni na spodnji del razpona, kandidati z izrazito močnimi ali nišnimi kompetencami pa višje. Pri umeščanju v plačni razpon upoštevamo tudi notranjo uravnoteženost plač in zunanje tržne podatke.

Naš paket ugodnosti dodatno vključuje:

• Letni bonus (STI): odstotek letne plače
• Regres za letni dopust: leta 2025 je znašal 2.430,99 EUR (neto)
• Božičnica: leta 2025 je znašala 2.100 EUR (bruto)
• OurShare: Vsako leto bo zaposleni v družbi Lek d.d. upravičen do prejema delnic družbe Sandoz AG
• Prostovoljno dodatno pokojninsko zavarovanje: družba Lek d.d. v celoti krije mesečni prispevek za dodatno pokojninsko zavarovanje v višini 5,844 % vaše mesečne bruto plače
• Dodatek za izmensko delo (15 %); turnusno delo (20 %), nočno delo (70 %), delo ob nedeljah in praznikih (50 %), nadurno delo (30 %) – če to velja za zadevno delovno mesto
• Kolektivno življenjsko in nezgodno zavarovanje (kritje velja 24/7)
• Hibridno delovno okolje, ki omogoča fleksibilnost in možnost dela na daljavo. – če to velja za zadevno delovno mesto

Ste pripravljeni na naslednji korak v karieri?
Prijavo z življenjepisom v angleškem in slovenskem jeziku lahko oddate najpozneje do 23. aprila 2026.

Zakaj Sandoz?

Sandoz je vodilni svetovni proizvajalec generičnih in podobnih bioloških zdravil – segmenta zdravstvene industrije, ki zagotavlja 80 % vseh zdravil na svetu po 30-odstotni ceni ter s tem vpliva na življenja več kot milijarde ljudi v več kot 100 državah. Čeprav smo ponosni na svoje dosežke, si prizadevamo narediti še več, da bi vsakdo imel dostop do temeljne človekove pravice – pravice do dobrega zdravja.

Z naložbami v nove razvojne zmogljivosti, proizvodne lokacije, nove pridobitve in partnerstva imamo priložnost oblikovati prihodnost Sandoza ter še večjemu številu ljudi omogočiti trajnostni dostop do cenovno ugodnih in visokokakovostnih zdravil.

Naš zagon temelji na odprti kulturi sodelovanja, katere srce so naši talentirani in ambiciozni sodelavci in sodelavke. V okolju, kjer so raznoliki načini razmišljanja dobrodošli in kjer se podpira osebna rast, imajo v zameno za uporabo svojih znanj možnost v celoti izkusiti delo v agilnem in povezovalnem okolju ter razvijati svojo uspešno kariero. 

Pridružite se nam in nam pomagajte povečati pravičnost in hitrost zdravstvenega varstva.

Prihodnost je v naših rokah.

Predani smo raznolikosti in vključenosti:

Zavzemamo se za raznolikost, enake možnosti in vključenost. Prizadevamo si za oblikovanje raznolikih timov, saj ti predstavljajo naše bolnike in skupnosti, ki jih oskrbujemo. 

  

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60+ is the number of colleagues in the Process Analytics and Analytical Sciences department. Join us in co‑creating a new biological drug development unit at Sandoz’s global development center in Ljubljana.

We are a team of highly motivated and skilled experts looking for an experienced, curious, and inspiring colleague for the position of Leading Scientist in Biosimilar Development – Analytical Expert for DS Process Support.

Your key responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Effective collaboration with members of cross‑functional project teams, including data presentation and active participation in solving challenges that arise during biosimilar drug development, as well as contributing to the selection of state‑of‑the‑art technologies and equipment.

• Analytical development of biosimilars, including analytical transfers to manufacturing sites, management of biosimilar stability studies, interpretation of results, data evaluation, and formulation of appropriate conclusions.

• Documentation, interpretation, and critical review of analytical results to properly guide biosimilar development, as well as preparation of analytical and other development documentation.

• Responsibility for the preparation of high‑quality analytical regulatory documentation and interaction with regulatory authorities; acting as a technical expert during audits, inspections, etc.

• Scientific, digital, and operational excellence.

• Ensuring compliance of activities with quality standards, occupational health and safety requirements, and other Sandoz standards.

What you will bring to the role:

• Master’s degree or PhD in natural sciences, with strong knowledge of pharmacy, chemistry, or another relevant scientific discipline.
• A minimum of 6 years of relevant professional experience, or at least 3 years in the case of a PhD.
• Solid understanding of regulatory expectations and requirements.
• Excellent scientific and technical writing skills.
• Experience working in interdisciplinary and multicultural teams.
• Strong soft skills, including the ability to communicate openly, clearly, assertively, in an organized and concise manner; the ability to influence in expert forums and collaborate effectively as an independent contributor across teams in a global environment.
• Demonstrated scientific, digital, and operational excellence, with the ability to introduce new approaches and a strong drive for continuous improvement and simplification.
• Active proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Candidates with experience in analytical support of DS (Drug Substance) manufacturing processes for biosimilars, or with general DS development experience, will be considered an advantage.

What we offer:

Job location: Ljubljana

Contract type: permanent contract with 6-month probation period

Expected weekly working hours: 40

*Pay range: € 50,720– € 76,080 gross

*Salary at Sandoz is based on job level, qualifications, specific skills, and work experience. Fully proficient candidates are usually placed around the market median, less experienced candidates lower in the range, and those with strong or niche expertise higher. When determining placement within the range, we also consider internal pay equity and external market data.

Our compensation package additionally includes:

• Annual bonus (STI): percentage of annual salary
• Vacation allowance: in 2025 it was €2,430.99 net
• Christmas bonus: in 2025 it was €2,100 gross
• OurShare: every year, an employee of Lek d.d. will be entitled to receive shares of Sandoz AG
• Voluntary Additional Pension Scheme: The company fully covers the contribution for your supplementary pension plan, amounting to 5.844% of your gross salary
• Allowance for shift work (15%); rotational shifts (20%), night shift work (70%), Sunday/public holiday work (50%), overtime work (30%) – if applicable for position
• Collective life and accident insurance (24/7 coverage)
• A hybrid work environment offering flexibility and remote work possibilities – if applicable for position

Ready for your next career move?
You are kindly invited to submit your application in English and Slovene, including a CV, by April 23, 2026.

Why Sandoz?

Sandoz is the global leader in Biosimilar and Generic medicines, a segment of the healthcare industry that delivers 80% of the world’s medicines at 30% of the cost, touching the lives of more than 1 billion people across 100+ countries! While we are proud of our achievements, we have the ambition to do more so that everyone can benefit from the basic human right of good health.

With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape a sustainable future for Sandoz and to help even more people gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines.

Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues who, in return for applying their skills, experience an agile and collegiate environment where diversity of thought is welcomed and where personal growth is supported! 

Join us in helping to make healthcare fairer and faster.

The future is ours to shape.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and to forming diverse teams that are representative of the patients and communities we serve. 

  

#Sandoz

Skills Desired

Analysis, Analysis, Analytical Chemistry, Analytical Skill, Automated Process, Chemical Analysis, Chemical Laboratory, Chemical Synthesis, Chemistry, Data Analysis, Diversity & Inclusion, Drug Development, Drug Discovery, Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Employee Development, Graph Algorithms, HPLC (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography), Innovation, Innovative Medicines, Machine Learning Algorithms, Medical Research, Medicinal Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Molecular Modelling, Organic Chemistry {+ 9 more}

Global leader in generic and biosimilar medicines, operating as an independent company spun off from Novartis. Based in Basel.

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